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Comeback Kid – Leon Hoppe

January 24, 2021

It has been a little while since we’ve seen Leon Hoppe throwing down on his bike. It turns out he took some time off, but he’s back on it. Hit play for a fresh batch of clips filmed over the past year or so from street sessions. As always, Leon is a beast and throws down some technical lines filled with grinds, balance and bike control. We imagine we’ll be seeing plenty more from Leon in 2021 now that he’s fired back up.

“Don’t call it a comeback! After disappearing from the German scene for a minute, Radio Bikes rider Leon Hoppe is back with a new video that proves he’s still capable of throwing down hammers. Check it!

Leon Hoppe had become a little quieter in the past two years. It was rumored that the radio bike rider was now more interested in standing in the fan section of his favorite football club than on the bike.

Not least because this is currently not possible for known reasons, Leon has been spotted more and more at 20 inches in recent months. Old love just doesn’t rust. Now there is even a new video from him – and lo and behold: Leon has not forgotten anything. Rather, he throws wild double bars around him as always and the head-over-roll still sits like a one. 47 represent and welcome back, bears!

Camera: Daniel Bos, Kai Schulte-Lippern
Editor: Kai Schulte-Lippern
” – Freedom BMX

New Era – 14 Hours In Germany

September 6, 2017

The New Era crew recently spent some time stacking clips out in Germany. Despite only working with about 14 hours of time, Mike Curley, Max Bergmann, Tim Guentner, Leon Hoppe and Thijs Vervaeck were able to stack a ton of clips from street spots they cruised for this new one! Hit play to see what the crew got into!

“BMX Street Edit in Germany with the New Era BMX Team. Shot within 14 Hours! Featuring Mike Curley, Max Bergmann, Tim Guentner and Special Guests Leon Hoppe & Thijs Vervaeck. Produced and filmed/edited by Dominik Wrobel & Anno Siep. @woozybmx @neweraeurope Hit like, share and comment if you liked it. thanks!!” – Woozy BMX



The Fella BMX – Midwest

August 15, 2017

If you saw this title and were thinking Midwest like Milwaukee / Chicago, then you’re in for a surprise! The Fella just dropped a video featuring the crew getting down on spots around Midwest Germany! Hit play to watch Felix Donat, Leon Hoppe, Dominik Betten, Andrew Bodlin and Nico Van Loon put their pegs to good use on everything they came across for spots!

“The whole squad where out filming MID WEST – in Cologne, Krefeld & Venlo. Everybody nailed it! Nothing to say more, press play now!

Filmed by: Marcus Brückner
Additional filming by: JPB
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Radio Bikes – #SPOTTERDAM: Leon Hoppe & Robin Kachfi

July 21, 2017

A few weeks back, some of the Radio Bikes team spent a few days cruising spots around Rotterdam stacking clips. Today, we get a look at what Leon Hoppe and Robin Kachfi got into during their stay. Hit the play button to watch both of these guys go to work on some real dialed spots with plenty of grinds and more! This is a real good watch from start to finish!

Straight after the PRO Freestyle contest in The Hague, we headed East, to the internationally renowned city of Rotterdam for 4 days of some of Europe’s finest street spots. Despite battling the weather, the spots, and injuries, our German street machines Leon Hoppe and Robin Kachfi came away with one hell of a banger of a video which we could not be more stoked to drop today.

Filmed & Edited by Sebastian Nistche



Leon Hoppe Radio Bikes Nemesis Bike Check

July 12, 2017

Let’s take a look at Leon Hoppe’s fresh Radio Bikes setup!

Leon Hoppe BMX Bike Check Radio Bikes

All Photos by Aaron Zwaal

There’s not much else better than building up a fresh bike! The other week Leon Hoppe dialed in a brand new Radio Bikes Nemesis setup decked out top to bottom in parts from Radio Bikes, Wethepeople, Eclat and Salt Plus parts to keep him rolling. The bike was looking too good not to do a quick bike check with Leon to talk about the bike, his travel plans, filming, a new signature sprocket that’s in the works and more! Check out the full bike check below!

Leon Hoppe BMX Bike Check Radio Bikes

Current Location: Krefeld, Germany

Sponsors: Radio Bikes, Saltplus Components, Peoples Store, The Fella BMX

Years riding: 8 years

Leon Hoppe BMX Bike Check Radio Bikes

Frame: Radio Bikes NEMESIS 20.75”
Bars: Wethepeople PATHFINDER sample, 9″ rise
Fork: Radio Bikes NEMESIS

Leon Hoppe BMX Bike Check Radio Bikes

Stem: Radio Bikes Axis
Headset: Saltplus Dual

Leon Hoppe BMX Bike Check Radio Bikes

Seat: Radio Bikes Tripod
Post: Radio Bikes Tripod

Leon Hoppe BMX Bike Check Radio Bikes
Leon Hoppe BMX Bike Check Radio Bikes

Sprocket: Éclat Vent Guard
Crank: Wethepeople Awake 170mm
Chain: Eclat Diesel 
Pedals: Éclat Plaza

Leon Hoppe BMX Bike Check Radio Bikes
Radio Bikes Leon Hoppe Bike Check BMX

Rear Wheel: Federal Freecoaster / Saltplus Mesa Rim
Front Wheel: Saltplus Trapez Hub / Saltplus Mesa Rim

Leon Hoppe BMX Bike Check Radio Bikes
Leon Hoppe BMX Bike Check Radio Bikes

Tires: Saltplus Sting 2.40”
Pegs: Salt AM Nylon Pegs

You just built up this bike, what would you say your favorite part of it is?
I think my favorite part of my current bike is the Radio Bikes Nemesis frame. It’s a very solid frame and it has a perfect geo for every type of riding, street, park, even trails. It’s a machine you can take everywhere and shred anything.

What’s the oldest part on your bike? Does it have any sort of sentimental value or anything?
I really don’t know. I got a complete new bike a few months ago so everything is still fresh really.

I know you’re a beast on a bike. How often do you like to build up a new bike? Do you swap things out early or run it until the wheels fall off?
There are some parts I change often like pedals, pegs and grips but everything else stays on the bike till its not readable anymore, which surprisingly isn’t that often.

Leon Hoppe BMX Bike Check Radio Bikes

It seems like the Radio Bikes crew are always working on something new. Do you have any signature parts or anything coming in the future?
Radio as a brand has grown so much in the past 2 years, Dave really kills it! I started working on my first signature product earlier this year, it is going to be a Guard Sprocket which will be super solid and perfect for the Streets, but also designed in a way so that it’s not too expensive which is great especially for younger riders. I’m super thankful for this opportunity and can’t be more stoked to be riding the prototype in a few weeks time. The sprocket will be available around October/November.

Leon Hoppe BMX Bike Check Radio Bikes

I saw you’re testing out a sample of the new Wethepeople Pathfinder bars. How are you liking those so far?
They are feeling great. I’ve always liked the look of 4pc bars and I really like the geo and the specs of the Pathfinder bar. Felix Prangenberg is also one of my best friends, it’s really cool to help him test some of his signature stuff.

Leon Hoppe BMX Bike Check Radio Bikes

Are you pretty particular about the way you have your bike setup? Bars in a certain spot, a specific tire pressure or anything like that?
Haha no, I’m not that talented at working on bikes in any way at all. I ride it even when it’s not perfect so I’m not that picky.

It looks like you have been real busy stacking clips and miles. How was your recent trip to Holland with the Radio Bikes team?
It was so much fun! Nothing but good times with the Radio crew. It was such a fun trip because we were able to ride so many different setups. We rode skateparks, bowls, street and even dirt all in one week, I can’t remember the last time I could do this all on one trip. It was also rad to meet new guys on the team like Brian Fox and hang out with them in The Hague. Rotterdam was so good definitely one of my favorite cities to ride . I’m super stoked on all that clips me and Robin Kachfi got there and I can’t wait for the edit to drop which should be any day now.

Leon Hoppe BMX Bike Check Radio Bikes

Now that summer is in full swing, what is your travel plans looking like? Anywhere in particular you would like to get out to?
I really would like to go back to Barcelona end of the year. I’ll be riding all the major street contests in Europe this Summer and for the rest of the year I’m going to try to travel as much as I can, filming some clips, meet some new people and just having a good time.

I saw you have hit up a few different contests this year already. Are you a big fan of riding in contests or is it more just for fun? Do you have any plans on hitting up a few more this summer?
I like the good vibe at Contests, you always travel to new places and meet so many new people. For me this is what makes contests so special, not the competitive side, but the ability to ride and meet new people in new places. I always try to hit up most of the bigger contests in Germany, Belgium and Holland this Summer and I’ll probably be going to Riga for Simple Summer Session.

You have been busy filming quite a bit lately and popping up in plenty of edits. Are you working on any video projects that you can tell us about? When can we expect to see a fresh video from you?
Yeah there is an edit of our Rotterdam trip with my Radio teammate Robin Kachfi coming which im pretty stoked on . I have a People’s Store edit droppijng pretty soon, and I’m going to be working on a promo for my signature sprocket later this year. I also did a couple of Trips withe the guys over at the Fella Bmx and the video should be out in a few weeks .

Leon Hoppe BMX Bike Check Radio Bikes

What have you been getting into when you aren’t riding these days? Any new hobbies or things keeping you busy?
No other hobbies just work to be honest haha! I’m working as a chef right now and it’s a pretty hard job but also super fun and I don’t have to work so long during the day so I have a lot of time to ride my bike than your average 9-5 job which is sick in the Summer.

How can people keep up with you?
Instagram: @leonbmx
Snapchat: Hoodboy47

Do you have any shout outs or thanks?
Thanks to all my sponsors, my friends and my parents for supporting me riding my bike. Special thanks to my man Dave Paterson for everything he’s done for me over the past few years.

Anything else you want to say?
Thank you Kurt for this interview and the bike check and thanks to my man Aaron Zwaal for the photos .

One Day In Holland with Radio Bikes

June 29, 2017

The Radio Bikes crew took a trip on over to Holland the other weekend for a team trip to hit up spots and a contest. Here’s a video from a super productive day they had at a few different skateparks! This team is a mix of guys who crush it on street and guys who crush it on ramps, so you get a good mix of tricks and styles. Get on that play button!

“Radio Bikes riders Levi Weidmann, Brian Fox, Leon Hoppe, Robin Kachfi, and Kenneth Tancre enjoy shredding a few of Holland’s finest concrete establishments during a recent team trip. Check out the highlights!” – Vital BMX



Radio Bikes – “Great North Tour” – Lost Footage

April 20, 2017

Radio Bikes just uploaded over 10 minutes of raw footage from their Great North Tour Trip that originally came out back in October of 2015. This is more raw, random footage than actual riding footage, but it’s a pretty entertaining watch and there are some solid clips mixed throughout! Above is part one and below is part 2. After you watch that… Watch the Great North Tour Trip video here!

“Hiding somewhere on the hard drive, we just unearthed some lost footage from our Great Tour Tour back in 2015 which never made it online.

Featuring riding and antics from Leon Hoppe, Kenneth Tancre, Basti Schweizer, Christian Lutz, and Christoph Werner.”

Low Profile – Leon Hoppe

February 28, 2017

If you haven’t caught one of Leon Hoppe‘s past BMX videos, you’re definitely missing out if you like technical grind combos and lines, big drops and spins. Leon’s riding has a lot of power and it has an almost beast like feel to it. Here’s his latest video filled with all of those things that should get you stoked to head out and ride.

Anyone want to see Leon and Justin Spriet play a game of B-I-K-E? These two definitely had some similar riding style that would be entertaining to watch.

If you’re liking what you’re seeing, check out more from Leon right here.

“Leon Hoppe is part of a new generation of highly progressive German riders who grew up in the web video era. Being constantly bombarded with daily injections of fresh BMX riding via the Internet, there is almost no trick that these guys hadn’t seen in a video, studied, learnt and then mastered over the course of a week, hungry for their next assignment on the Monday. Germany’s highly active and tight knit scene has taught Leon that hard work pays off, and over the past three years since, we’ve seen Leon transform from that unknown “really good kid”, to one of the most dialed riders out there right now. With an uncharacteristically dry sense of humor (for a German), and an incredibly positive outlook on riding, Leon is one to look out for in the future.” – DIG

Filmed and edited by Marcus Brückner



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